First country to make the constitution: USA
Date: June 21, 1788
Type of government: Constitutional Federal Republic
The US constitution is made of seven articles, a preamble, and a closing endorsement. In addition, the constitution has a Bill of Rights and several amendments.
The constitution was adopted by a convention of the States on September 17, 1787, and was subsequently ratified by several States. Ratification was completed on June 21, 1788.
The Philadelphia Convention is credited with writing the US constitution, and James Madison is known as the person who wrote much of the words. He also helped to write the constitution for Virginia, which was used as the basis of the US constitution.
Comments
Post a Comment